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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-05-25
SsSheridan'g Rtde,r

Sheridan had left Washington on the
morning of October Is, 1864, by train, and
passed the night at Winchester, twenty
miles north of the battlefield. On the
morning of the 10Th, he heard the firing of
cannon, and sent out to inquire the cause,
but was told it came from reconnaissance.
AT 9 o'clock he rode leisurely out of Win
chester, not dreaming that his army was in
danger. After little, he heard again the
sound of heavy guns, and now he knew
what it must mean. Not half mile from
Winchester he came upon the appalling
marks of defeat and rout. The runaways
from the battle, still in fight, had got so
far as this in their terror. The trains of
wagons were rushing by, horses and drivers
all in confusion, for there is no worse
turmoil in this world than the flight and
wreck of a beaten army. Sheridan had
never seen his own men in this condition
before.
He at once ordered the trains to be
halted. and sent for brigade of troops
from Winchester; these he posted across
the road to prevent further struggling.
Then he called for an escort of twenty men,
and, directing his staff to stem the torrent
as well as they could, he set off himself for
the battlefield. He rode straight into the
throDg of fugitives, in splendid passion
of wrath and determination, squirting his
horse and swinging his hat as he passed,
and calling to the men, "Face the other
way, boys Face the other way"
Hundreds turned at the appeal, and fol-
lowed him with cheers, for they all knew
Sheridan.
1t was 10 o'clock before he reached the
field. He rode about hurriedly, glanced
at the position, and at once determined
upon his course. He rearranged the line
OF those who were still unbeaten, and then
went back to bring up the panic-stricken
remainder. And now his presence and
personal influence told. He was in the
full uniform of a Major. General, mounted
on MAGNIFICENT black horse, man and beast
covered with dust and fecked with foam
he rose again in his stirrups, he drew his
sword, he waved his hat and shouted to
his soldiers: "If / had been here, this
never never would have happened. Face
the other way, boys We are going back
The flying soldiers were struck with
shame when they heard him shout and
| saw his face blazing with rage and courage
and esgerness for them. They took up his
| cry themselves, Face the other wayl" II
| went on from one to another for miles
| from crowd to crowd-and they obeyed the
| command. As the swelling shout went on,
| the surging crowd returned. They faced
| the other way, and, along the very road
| which q covering mob had taken three
hours before. the same men marched, with
the tread of soldiers, to meet the enemy
| They knew now that they were led to vic
tory.-General Badeau, In st. Nicholas To-
june.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-05-25
VOLCANOES IN MEXICO,
Late News From the Regions Recent
Visited by Earthquake Shocks.

fASAtcu ny GdIluQudho OuOCkBs
Cry OF MEXICO, May 2l.-Reports from
local officials IN the regions of North Mex
leo recently visited by earthquake shocks
reached here to day. The Chief of the Fis-
cal Guard at Babispe saws: t'The earth
quake was so strong here that il did not
leave single habitable house standing.
Sixty persons were killed, and many were
wounded beyond hope of recovery. Be-
tween p. m. and 1 a. m. of the day fol-
lowing there were eighteen shocks. We
are still digging ont bodies, and think the
number Of killed will reach $50.
a letter from JanOs, in Chihuahua, says:
The greater part OF the houses here were
destroyed, but nobody was killed"
The Jefe politico, of Casas Grandes, sends
word that there is great need of food for
sufferers in the district affected.
Another letter from Janos declares the
existence of an extensive volcano. and says
'The smoke is so dense it cuts off the SUMS
rays. Many testify that when the earth
quake occurred they saw large powders
shoot up into the air, and that flames burst
forth from the summit of the mountain
setting fire to the forest"
The Municipal President of San Andres
writes: "At $3.50 p. m. an extraordinary
earthquake occurred here. l assure you
there was not a person at the time who
could explain how he felt. Houses we're
shattered and glass broken, but the most
remarkable of all was this: There is a clear
spring called Penada in an arroyo at toe
foot of bluff. For two hours this spring
flowed an immense stream eff water thick
with red mud, but after a while it returned
to its original condition"
A later letter from Casas Grades saws :it'In
the mountains which we call Sierra Madre
a volcano of fire was started which is even
now covered with great clouds of smoke
The volcano burst forth at precisely the
hour the earthquake was felt"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-05-25
More Bald Knobbers Arrested.

OZARK, No., May 21.-Sheriff johnson
returned to-day from Douglass County,
bringing ten bald knobbers, three of them
citizens of Christian County. They are
wanted here by information given by one
Swearingen. charging them with admins
tering the hickory to him one night last
July, and they will be tried in one of the
townships IN the west end of the county
There is believed to be many cases OF this
kind which the last special Grand Jury
failed to reach, and it is expected more ar
rests will follow. The present case is the
outgrowth of an old family feud, one Of
the Swearingens being indicted in 1856 for
a murder committed some twenty years
ago, but the case was carried over on gen.
eral continuance at the last regular term Of
their Circuit Court
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PARDoNED BY THE GOVERNOR.
Henry G. DOoittIe Has a Fourteen Years.
Sentence Shortened to Liberty.


Sentence Shortened to Liberty.
Henry @. Doolitttle, who was sentenced
in 1888 to fourteen years Imprisonment in
the Southern Prison at Jacksonville by the
Fayette Circuit Court, was pardoned by the
Governor yesterday. The charge upon
which Doolittle received his sentence was
assault and battery with intent to kill.
The sentenced man is about twenty eight
years of age and was a travelling
salesman for Cincinnati house. He for
merly resided in Cleveland, Ohio. He fell
in love with young lady of that city and
married her. They lived together very
happily for time, aud one child was born
to them. But they were finally separated,
though no divorce was applied for by
either. She seemed to be somewhat ex-
travsgant and he was unable to keep her.
Doolittle. however, was at times IMPROVE
dent. A reconciliation between these two
traits of character, of course, couldn't take
place She finally came to Connersyille
this State, where she had relatives. He
grew respondent and reckless after this
step was taken by her, and drank great
deal. After they had lived apart for sew
eral months he came to Connersville to see
his wife. One evening as he was out walk
ing on the street he met his wife in COM
pany with friend. He endeavored TO
talk to her, but she used language so
bitter and appeared so Indifferent to
his feelings that on the impulse of
the moment be raised rat
tan came and struck her across the face, in
Aicting a severe wound. She in endeavor-
ing to get away, so the facts seem to indi-
cate, fell upon the curb, bruising her head,
but not seriously hurting herself. He left
town forthwith and renamed away some
time. Finally, he come back voluntarily
to look after his child, who was living with
its mother, and was promptly arrested. The
feeling IN COnneIsville was very much
against him. He did not attempt much
defense, acknowledging that he struck his
wife, but with no murderous intent.
Doolittle was hurried through a speedy
trial, and to the surprise even OF the Judge
and prosecuting attorney he received the
full sentence under the law. He has served
nearly four years in the penitentiary, and
bis conduct while there has been the best.
Governor Gray has received many
them from Judge S. A. Bonner,
who sentenced him and the Prosecuting
Attorney. The Judge said that he thought
the penalty was very severe, and that Doc
little in nowise deserved such a sentence.
The Prosecuting Attorney stated that it
was to his surprise that such a verdict was
rendered by the jury. He believed the
man was guilty, but also was convinced
that the law had been INDICATED in Doc.
Titles Imprisonment for four years. Gov
ernor Gray, on reviewing the ties timony in
the case, pardoned the man on condition
that he would not break the law hereafter.
Doolittle is an educated man, and is far re-
moved in every respect from the general
class of criminals. His letter to the Gov
ernor asking for his release was remarkably
well composed.
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The Fromer Murder.

GREENsBURG, May 21.-The public mind
had begun to recover from the shock re-
ceived from the terrible and unfortunate
Vromer tragedy when the friends and rela-
tives of the dead man were startled by a
sensational article in a Cincinnati paper,
attacking the character Of John Fromer
and giving extracts from letters claimed TO
have been written by an Indianapolis
woman, both to him and his wife. This
article is generally believed to be fabri-
cation gotten up by some one here for the
sole purpose OF creating sympathy for her
and diverting public attention from what
is known to have been the true cause of
the separation.
The fact that neither of these unfortu-
nate parties were ever known to speak un-
kindly of each other, but in the best of
terms, even up to the day of the murder,
would contradict the charge. Mrs. Fromer
evidently had full confidence in her hus-
band and wished to live with him. This
he had told her he could not do unless his
little motherless children were permitted
to remain at home. He had promised
their mother on her dying bed to stand be-
tween them and the world il necessary.
This pledge John Fromer kept, even
giving his life rather than break it.
A man so true to the memory of his first
wife, who always spoke kindly of his liv-
ing one, is not the kind of a man to sus-
pect being untrue to his marriage vows.
The most charitable construction that can
be put upon the woman's act is that, de-
feated IN her wishes, she gave way 20 the
power of passion and committed the terri
bic deed. 1t is unkind, unjust to the feel
iDgs of the community in which John Fro
mer lived and was respected to insult his
memory
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An Explosion in a Creek.

MADISON, Ind, May 21.-The people of
Republican township, in the southern part
prospect of finding gas and oil. Last
Thursday afternoon an explosion occurred
in the bed of a small stream running
through the farm of j. Hensley. The re-
port was heard for several miles and
frightened cattle until they ran about like
wild. A large opening was made in the
creek bottom and the strong odor of gas
permeated the air. The general supposi-
ton is that the explosion was caused by
natural gas, as shale taken from the same
spot several years since was found COM
bustible, and it is thought gas and oil can
be found. Capitalists from this city will
visit the spot to investigate further.
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INSTANTLY KILLED.
A Difficulty in Grssncastls Results in the
Murder Of Jack Bridgwatsr.
The Corner Stone Ceremonies Of the Govern
ment Building a! New Albany.
Fatal Effects Of Gas Upon the Fish Of White
River Near Anderson.
Child Drowned In a Spring-Lafayette
Personal Notes-Death OF Jacob
RatlifT, of Greencastle, Etc.

GREEEcAsTLE, May ga difficulty oc-
CURED last night about IL o'clock between
Dempson Robinson and Jack Bridgwater
In which the latter was shot by Robinson
and instantly k lied, the ball Ia 44caliber
pistol), ranging through the heart down
through the kidney. Robinson was i'm
mediately arrested and placed in Jail, and
this morning seems very much uncon-
cerned about the matter. In the afternoon
these men had been wrestling and Bridg-
water had got the best of Robinson, but
nothing was thought by those present that
any thing serious would result from it. but
Robinson afterward made some threats,
and on meeting Bridgwater near the en-
trance to an alley in the south part Of the
city, near the Vandalia depot, he placed
the pistol to his breast and fired. Bridg-
water was a single man, and both of the
men were raised about this city.
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ain, Quinnesiec and Norway are out OF dan
ger. Along the Duluth, South Shore aud
Atlantic, west of Marquette, the fires
burned themselves out Baraga and L Anz
are still in danger. but both places have
good fire protection. The destruction of
cord-wood and standing pines is estimated
at So, SOC, 000 The Southern Peninsula is
also suffering from the fires. Besides the
neighborhood of Cheboygan, the fires are
causing considerable destruction in Clare
County. Several million feet of timber
have been destroyed. P. ]. Gorham's saw
hill and quantity of lumber burned at
Lake City yesterday, causing 500, 900 loss.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-05-25
Senator Vest Calls on Mr.. Cleveland

Senator Vest called at the White House
yesterday for the first time since the Sec
ond-term story was started. The President
laughed quite heartily over the Senator s
faux pas in the various interviews credited
to him on the subject of a second term,
and remarked that he knew the story
started with the Missouri Senator, because
it contained a statement that he never
made to any one else but him, and that
was that mo one but his wife would be-
lieve him when he said he was not eau
didate for second term" After talking
the matter over pleasantly both concluded
that DO serious harm had been done.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-05-25
Rev, j. HI, siddan iu Jail.

RENSSELAER,, May 21.-The Sentinel cor.
respondent visited Rev: james II. Siddali,
of Kentland, who is confined in Jail on the
charge of sodomy, his friends having pro-
cured change of venue from the Newton
Circuit Court to this place. Your CORE
spondent found him sitting on chair in
the corridor of the jail near a window
reading a book entitled, "His Own
Master" written by Trowbridge, and on
the window lay a small bible When asked
his name he declined to be interviewed,
and arose and commenced walking back
and forth in the corridor of the Jail, hum
ming tune, which he continued until
your correspondent left. This is certainly
a remarkable case. 1t is understood that
his attorneys will rely on plea of insan-
itv.
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8. rhe KanAakee Har.Eater., ,,

WARSAW, May 19.-It takes surgical
operation to make q Kosciusko County Re-
publican admit that there can be anything
wrong in his party, or that a Republican
official can be anything but perfect; but
Secretary of State Griffin will hear some.
thing drop up this way if he does not go at
a less rapid gait than he has been travel
ing. When prominent Republicans up
here refer to him as "the hay-eater from
the Kankakee," it is time to expect mira
cles again.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-05-25
Wedding Bells Dubois.

JASPER, May 18.-Hon. John s. Dillon,
prominen lawyer of Pierre, Dakota Terri
tory, came all the way from his northern
home to wed Miss Emma Sheriff., of this
county. The ceremony was performed at
the residence of the brides parents, six
miles north of Jasper, at s o'clock this
evening. The bride is very estimable
lady, and Is the heir of fortune running
high into the thousands.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-05-25
She Couldn't Stand 1t,
Merchant Traveler.l


George, we must part forever"
Il am not surprised. 1 expected this
blow" said George disconsolately, as he
leaned his handsome head against one of
the marble pillars of the richly furnished
drawipg.room. you love me not"
Indeed 1 do love you, but"
"You love me! Then what can prevent
our speedy union? You can not hesitate
because of the difference in rank. You
know that levels all ranks
mo, Augustus; there is one species of
rank that love is powerless to exert any
influence over"
'What is that, darling?'
THAT horrible scent of onions on your
breath.n
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-05-25
A Sea.Sick Passenger,

On the ocean, cares little about a storm. he is
positively Indifferent whether he is washed over
board or not. But, set right by wine-glassful
or two of Hostetters Stomach Bitters he feels re-
newed interest in his personal safety. This fine
corrective neutralizes in blackish water-often
compulsorily drank on shipboard, to the griev-
Gus detriment OF health-the perDicious i'm
purities which give rise to disorders OF the
stomach, liver and bowels. To the mariner, the
tourist, the Western pioneer and miner, the Bit
tiers is invaluable as a means Of iprotection
against malaria, when its seeds are latent in air
and water. To the effects Of overwork, mental
or manual, it is a most reliable antidote, and 70
the debilitated and nervous, it affords great and
speedily felt relief and vigor.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-05-25
Probably KiIIed NV Train.

NEW ALBANY, May 1e.-John Wertham-
mer, aged seyenty-six years, met with a
deavored to cross the track, but his foot
caught in the guard rail, just as an APP
preaching passenger train was nearing
him. The engineer could not control the
train, and the old man was run over. While
in this terrible predictment he begged
piteously for aid, but the bystanders were
unable to save him. His advanced age will
not warrant any hopes of recovery.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-05-25
An EvansvilIe sensation Ended.

EVANSVILLE, May 19.-In the $4,000
breach of promise case OF Fannie Koehler
against Theodore j. Reitz the Jury after
after being out five hours returned YER
dict allowing plaintiff $500. The case
was one of the most holly contested ever
tried in this county, the court room being
crowded daily. Both parties are we'll con-
nected, the plaintiff being the daughter OF
one of the oldest citizens and the defend
ant, the son of Theodore ]. Reiiz, one of
the wealthiest and most influential citizens
of this CITY.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-05-25
Barn Struck by Lightning.

LoGANsPoRT, May 22.-During the thun-
der storm to-day ID. and G. H. UhPs barn.
struck by lightning. It was well.filled
with hay and straw and it caught fire at
once. Dennis Uhl being in the mill office
at the time, took in the situation at q
glance, and promptly sent in the fire
alarm, called the mill hands to his help,
ran to the burning building and rescued
TWO valuable horses, harness, sleigh, ETC.,
at which time the firemen had arrived who
soon brought the flames under control.
UhPs prompt and practical action saved
quite a loss. The loss is $1,000, no In
surance.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-05-25
GeneraI Booth at Fort Wayne.

FoRT WAYNE, May 21.-The Salvation
Army at Fort Wayne has Just been hon.
ored with visit from General B. Booth, of
London, England, the head of the organi-
zation. The General is tall, lank indi-
vidual wearing clothes of a clerical cut
and big bushy beard. The letters IS A."
are embroidered on his collar. He is ac-
companied by his wife, young woman
who may be denominated "a plump and
pleasing person" with polite manners and
q pretty face which peeps smilingly out OF q
great "ballsluiah bonnet" of the regula-
ton awkwardness. General Booth speaks
IN high minor key. He visited the bar
rack and was warmly greeted. The breth-
rem and sisters were found to be infused
with the proper spirit, and told him how
they had paraded the streets with drums
and tamborines to the great distress of
the devil. The General went from Fort
Wayne to Jackson, Mich, where old Satan
is said to have received black eye that ST.
Jacobs Oil won't phase"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-05-25
Terrific storm at Decatur.

DECATUR, May ga heavy rain and
hail storm passed over this CITY Yesterday.
accompanied by terrific thunder and light
ming. The postoffce building was struck
by lightning, and Max Gerard and Jacob
Myers, who were standing in the building
at the time, were knocked TO the floor by
the shock. The rain has been of incslcul-
able benefit to growing crops after the long
continued draught.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-05-25
Contemplated Trip by the President.

WASHINGTON, May 20.-The President,
som and Colonel and Mrs. Lamont, will
leave Washington for Saranac Lake, New
York, next Thursday for a fishing trip.
The party expect to be absent about ten
days. By starting at this comparatively
early date, it is believed that better fishing
can be had. and, as the usual sum-
mer crowd of visitors will not be in the
Adirondacks, there will be a more favor
bic opportunity for much needed rest.
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killed at a free Saving,

COLUMBUS, May 19.-While a couple of
men were saving a tree thai had been
blown down, about three miles from Eliza
BEETHOVEN yesterday, son of John Riley
came out where they were working, aud
being quite a lad, over thirteen years Old
tree and was buried and instantly killed
by the return of the stump to its original
position after the tree had been sawed of.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-05-25
An Old Physician Dead.

WoRTHINeToE, May 19.-Dr. William @.
Smydth, one of the Oldest physicians of
this county, died at his residence in this
place to-day of softening of the brain. He
had been confined to his bed for more than
three years. He was at one time a pen
zion examiner for this district, and was
well-known throughout the State, and well
respected by all who knew him.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-05-25

FoRT WAYNE, May 22.-Wfliam APPEL, a
printer, was buried by the Typographical
Union yesterday. Among the floral decor.
atoms was a wreath with "30" within.
Thirty Is the sign from the press re-
porter at the telegraph Office that the last
"copy" has been received.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-05-25
ga Smart AIec,o
scott County Democrat

The new Republican Secretary OF State,
one Griffin, is evidently ''smart Alec"
He either knows too much or is woefully
ignorant. The law requires an abstract of
the receipts and expenditures OF the Treas
ury 70 be published and distributed with
the Acts of the General Assembly, but
Griffin has distributed the Acts without the
q hotroaf
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-05-25
Fire Mt Northern Pr,sop.

MICHIGAN CRY, May 22.-The workshops
of Ford, Johnson &c Co.. in the Northern
Prison, took fire this evening, this being
the second fire at that institution within a
week. The city fire department was called
upon and quelled the flames within an
hour. The origin of the fire is unknown.
Loss S., coo and fully insured.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-05-25
Alarm Residence Destroyed.

CRoTHERsvILLE, May 20.-A farm dwell
ing belonging to Mr.. Upton Barnes, stu
ated seven miles east of here was totally
destroyed by fire yesterday morning at 3
o'clock, together with the contents. The
family occupying it barely escaped with
their lives. Loss about 500; no insurance.
The fire is supposed to have resulted from
lighted lamp sitting too near the wall.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-05-25
Indicted for Manslaughter. Etc.

LoGANsPoRT, May 19.-The Grand Jury
to-day returned an Indictment for man.
slaughter against Joe Wise for the killing
placed his bail in the sum of S., 900.
The case of Nate Stewart, for EN- bezzling
the funds of Soldering & Co., of Akron,
Ohio, Will be called tomorrow in the Cir
cunt Court before Judge Winfield.